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On Wednesday 25th May, one of our parents and her colleague, who are veterinary nurses came to school as part of the PSHE curriculum ‘Caring for animals in the environment. The children enjoyed learning about how veterinary practices work and support families with pets to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle and the importance of … Read More

     Tuesday 17th May the EYFS, year one and year two pupils made the short journey, via mini-bus, to Ashbourne Leisure Centre for a sports extravaganza. The children were so excited when they left in the morning and they all reported what a wonderful time they had had on their return. It is wonderful to … Read More

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”70″ gal_title=”Beresford Dale”] On Monday 16th May the whole school visited Beresford Dale as part of the school’s application for the ‘Ambassador Award’. The National Park rangers Rose and Julie led this session with staff support. After many dry days the heavens decided to open on our visit, fortunately it was warm and didn’t … Read More

Yipee! SATS are over! The school celebrated with cup cakes for the whole school with our year 6 pupil, at the helm, on the final day of tests. The results will be announced in July.

On Monday 9th May the EYFS, year 1 and year 2 children, combined with Biggin as  the traditional ‘BiggHarts’ to take part in a Mega Athletics event at Parwich cricket ground hosted by Primary Stars.  This also involved children from other local primary schools as part of the inter sport competition schedule. The children and … Read More

Following the installation of an orienteering course in the school grounds with a more challenging course at Hartington Youth Hostel the key stage 2 pupils are enjoying undertaking activities and challenges during the summer term. This will help to develop key map reading skills, team work, communication, co-operation and leadership qualities. A pupil quoted when … Read More

On Tuesday 3rd May, as part of the school’s ‘Wild Flower Project’ Mrs Broomhead came to support and help the children plant their seeds, in trays and the new vegetable plot. Wild flowers are part of the vegetable plot regime as they help to attract the pollinating insects needed for a successful crop. They planted … Read More

On Friday 29th April – Mr & Mrs Briddon from MAST made their termly visit to tell the Bible story of ‘The Women at the Well’.  The children love their visits and the interactive puppet presentations they perform. Through these services the whole school learn how the stories Jesus taught us are relevant today.  

The children’s corner in the church is up and ready for the Easter celebrations and services. Its title of ‘New life, New Beginings, New hope’ reflects not only the Easter Story but the emergence from the pandemic. The Church is now able to open its doors for friends and families to meet and the children … Read More

  The Easter Bunny made his annual trip to the school, hiding eggs all around the grounds for the children to find. Thankfully the sun shone but luckily all the eggs were found before they melted. Following the Easter Egg hunt the children went to St Giles Church to deliver their Easter service to parents, … Read More